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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY - 10030490

Duarte, CA
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City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Pay Rate: $34.0 - $37.55 per hour

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research. 

A Postdoctoral Fellowship position is available immediately in the dynamic Department of Immuno-Oncology at the Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope. This role offers an exciting opportunity to investigate immune checkpoint signaling within the tumor microenvironment and contribute to the development of novel anticancer therapies.

The project involves both in vitro and in vivo studies to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving cancer-associated immunosuppression using mouse and human solid tumor models. Additionally, the selected candidate will advance ongoing correlative studies by analyzing immune markers of response in clinical samples.

For more information about Dr. Kortylewski’s lab, please visit the Kortylewski Lab Website.

Your qualifications should include: 

  • Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
  • Strong background in molecular biology and/or tumor immunology.
  •  Experience in immunophenotyping of human and mouse immune cells using flow cytometry and functional assays,
  • Candidates with strong expertise in tumor immunology and animal studies, who have earned their Ph.D. within the past 1–2 years, are encouraged to apply.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

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